Spinoza's Ethics (Dream Up)

Part of Theater for the New City's Dream Up Festival: This new drama tells the story of a woman's struggle for love and faith in 1960s America through the eyes of Baruch Spinoza. More…

'Spinoza's Ethics' follows Ruth as she weaves in and out of marriages, vocations, and states of existence, with Baruch Spinoza by her side. Weaving the ideals and character of the 17th-century Enlightenment philosopher into the narrative, this play poses pertinent questions about the nature of life, religion, marriage, and mankind's ever-changing relationship with them.

"Written by Emily Claire Schmitt, this play fuses philosophy with humanity in an engaging, if sometimes confusing, story...At times, the play is too reminiscent of a college lecture or classroom presentation, and the script could benefit from removing some scenes and investing more into the others...While the script spans many decades, the cast members’ moving performances cause the time to pass quickly."
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